Full Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Facility Maintenance Assistant to work on a full-time basis from our Head Quarters in Coventry, Monday to Friday. A full UK driving licence is essential.
This role has responsibility to support the Facilities Team Leader in carrying out and coordinating maintenance, and health and safety related tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility. This may include scheduling regular inspections, carrying out repairs, and managing preventative maintenance tasks under specific instruction and supervision.
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with some previous experience of building and grounds repair and maintenance, ideally with a working knowledge of health and safety requirements. Proficient use of MS Word and Excel is also required to record and log any repairs.
At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you won’t just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you’ll be helping to shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Facilities Team Leader and Health and Safety Manager to record and log maintenance repairs and inspections, including the filing of certificates and reports
- Respond to work requests in a timely manner, escalating where necessary
- Conduct daily inspections of meeting rooms, grounds and car parks – reporting and/or repairing faults or issues
- Conduct compliance checks and meter readings in line with required frequency / schedule
- Conduct routine building inspections, reporting issues on the in-house portal
- Carry out Health and Safety Risk Assessments as required
- Ensure health and safety practices are adhered to by staff and external contractors
- Liaise with third parties and sub-contractors as required
- Carry out seasonal grounds and car park maintenance
- Process all inbound and outbound deliveries to AHDB HQ
- Deputise for the Buildings and Maintenance Team Leader and assist with operational running of AHDB stores where needed
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience of building and grounds repair and maintenance
- Good working knowledge of health and safety requirements (e.g. COSHH, Working at Height, Manual Handling)
- Experience of using modern IT applications such as Microsoft and in particular Excel
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Proactive and enthusiastic, with good problem-solving skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables
- Full UK driving Licence
The benefits…
We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:
- 35 hours per week
- 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Life assurance cover (4 x salary)
- A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
- Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
- Recognition Awards throughout the year
- Access to the Government’s tax-free childcare scheme
- Reward Gateway membership – this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings
Apply now, or call 02476 935722 if you require any further information.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
At AHDB, you’ll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.
Unlimited access to all HSE videos, insights, articles, and podcasts 
